How To Take Care of Laminate Flooring

Laminate flooring are widely
used in Singapore in both commercial and residential
buildings because they are durable, easy to maintain, cost
effective, easy to clean, available in different styles
among many other things. Laminate flooring is made from a
mixture of paper, plastic and board and it is widely
installed in bathroom and kitchen. If you have installed
laminate flooring in your house, it is very important to
know how to maintain so that it can maintain its natural
shiny look for a long period of time. If you want to get the
best results from this type of flooring, then you must know
how to properly maintain it. In this article, we are going
to give you tips on how to take care of laminate flooring.

1. Ensure that the laminate flooring is well cleaned

The secret to keep your laminate flooring in good shape for
a long period of time is by ensuring that it they are well
cleaned. Regular cleaning will ensure that harmful
substances that will degrade the structural integrity of the
flooring are eliminated on time. Some important things that
you need to do to ensure that the laminate flooring is clean
and neat include:

· Sweeping the floor on a regular basis
This is a very important cleaning tip that most people often
overlook. Sweeping the laminate floor on a regular basis
will help remove dirt, debris and hair that can cause
scratch if they accumulate over time. However, when sweeping
the laminate flooring, ensure that you use soft brush or a
vacuum to avoid damaging the surface of the flooring. When
sweeping the flooring, ensure that you do so in the
direction that the laminate tiles were installed. This will
allow you to collect all debris including those that have
hidden between grooves of the flooring.
· Ensure that you clean spills immediately
Most people usually clean spills hours later. That should
not be the case especially with laminate flooring. Cleaning
spills immediately will help keep the laminate flooring
strong for a long period of time. If you allow liquid to
settle of the laminate
floor for a long period of time, the liquid can form tough
stains that may be difficult to remove. In addition to that,
it may also compromise the protective layer of the flooring
making it weak. It is therefore very important to clean
spill immediately to ensure that the floor is always clean
and dry.

· Clean the flooring with lukewarm water
Most people usually clean their laminate flooring with cold
water but that should not be the case. Experts recommend
that laminate flooring should be cleaned with lukewarm
water. Lukewarm water is recommended because it does not
leave streaks on the flooring. In addition to that, lukewarm
water does not damage the protective coating of the flooring
thus compromising its structural integrity. You can also use
a suitable detergent to help remove tough stains such as
grease. When cleaning the laminate flooring, ensure that you
use less water especially when cleaning along the seams.
This will help prevent water from penetrating into the
laminate causing it to swell and eventually crack.
· Don’t use acidic cleaner
Don’t even for single moment use acidic cleaner like a tub
cleaner or bleach to clean the laminate flooring. This is
because acidic cleaners contain chemicals that can
permanently alter the color of the laminate.
2. Place protective pads beneath furniture legs

This is also a very important factor that many people
usually overlook. The friction that is usually created when
moving table or chairs usually cause wear and tear on the
laminate flooring. In addition to ensuring that the laminate
flooring is well cleaned, it is also crucial to ensure that
all furniture in your house that are directly in contact
with the laminate flooring have protective pads beneath the
legs. This will significantly reduce scratches that causes
wear and tear. You can also use small pieces of rubber or
carpet to help prevent your furniture from scratching the
laminate flooring.
3. Trim pets nails

Laminate flooring is widely recommended for people with
pets. This is because it has a hard surface that can easily
withstand wear and tear caused by pets when playing.
However, if you have pets in your house, it is very
important to trim their nails on a regular basis. This will
help prevent the pets from using their strong nails to
scratch the laminate flooring making it weak.
4. Limit moisture

Do you know that moisture can make your laminate flooring
expand and contract causing it to eventually weaken and
break? If you have limited air conditioning in your house,
then it is definitely time to call an expert to install an
efficient air conditioning unit. The recommend moisture
level should range anywhere between 35% to 60%. Anything
more than that can cause your laminate flooring to get
damaged.

5. Use rugs

Rugs not only help to decorate your house, they can also
help to protect your laminate flooring especially in high
traffic areas. Place them strategically in high traffic
areas to help protect your flooring against wear and tear.
6. Have it inspected regularly by an expert

This is the part that most Singaporeans don’t like to hear.
Most people usually think that is expensive and a total
waste of time to call an expert to inspect the laminate
flooring on a regular basis. However, that is not true. In
fact, by ensuing that your laminate flooring is inspected on
a regular basis by an expert, you will save your time and
hard earned money. A well trained expert will help detect
problems such as cracks and fix them on time before they
escalate and become big problem that is expensive to fix. In
addition to that, an expert will also give you professional
tips on how to properly
maintain the laminate flooring to get the best out of it.

In conclusion, laminate flooring is a very unique flooring
and suitable for both commercial and residential use.
However, just like any type of flooring, laminate flooring
requires good maintenance and care. If you follow the tips
mentioned above, your laminate flooring will maintain its
original look and will serve you for a long period of time.

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